This Annapurna Circuit Trek from Kathmandu/Pokhara stands out offering an awe-inspiring journey through lush forests, cascading waterfalls, serene valleys, and high mountain passes unveiling the splendor of the Annapurna range. It immerses you in local cultures, passing through villages and encountering ethnic groups. The trek culminates with breathtaking views from Thorong La Pass at 5,416m, an unforgettable vantage point. Its blend of natural beauty, cultural encounters, and the challenge of high-altitude trekking makes it an unparalleled and enriching Himalayan adventure.
Day 1: Kathmandu/Pokhara to Jagat by vehicle
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel at Kathmandu or Pokhara (wherever you are) and take you on a bus ride to Jagat. This day you will be travelling on the highway alongside beautiful river systems exploring the hills passing through villages. We will be staying at Jagat for the day.
Day 2: Jagat to Dharapani
After breakfast, we will start our hike to Dharapani along side the Marsyangdi river, a wonderful white river. You will get to explore the terrains and ethnic settlements on the hike.
Day 3: Dharapani to Chame
On our second day on foot, we will be hiking to Chame from Dharapani after breakfast. You will explore the terrains on the lap of the mountains and the ethnic settlements and their culture.
Day 4: Chame to Pisang
We will be hiking from Chame to Pisang after experiencing the warm hospitality of the people living on the lap of the mountains travelling through mountainous terrains and as usual the warm hospitality of the people in the moutanious settlements . We will settle at Pisang for the day.
Day 5: Pising to Manang
After breakfast, we will be moving on to Manang, a wonderful village with Tibetan culture. You can explore Tibetan arts and culture while on Manang.
Day 6: Manang to Yak Kharkha
We will be hiking to Yak Kharka travelling across snowy lands, mountanious landscapes, Yak pastures where you will be able to observe wild Yaks grazing, experiencing the warm and welcoming hospitality at tea houses and the culture of the ethnic peoples living on the mountainous parts of the country.
Day 7: Yak Karkha to High Camp
We will be hiking to High Camp after breakfast at Yak Kharka, travelling through the snow covered terrains through the mountains.
Day 8: High Camp to Mukhatinath Via Thorong-La pass
We will be hiking to Muktinath crossing the Thorong-La pass today. Thorong La pass is the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit, a 300 km (190 mi) route around the Annapurna mountain range. Thorong Ri on the slope of Khatung Kang and Yakawa Kang are the mountains forming Thorong La. We will settle down at Muktinath for the day.
Day 9: Mukhatinath to Pokhara By Vehicle
Today, we will be exploring Muktinath, one of the most holiest place in Hinduism. After exploring the Muktinath temple, we will be travelling to Pokhara by vehicle.
Your activity with us for this trek ends after being dropped at a hotel in Pokhara.